EDUC 6606 Economics for Teachers: Concepts and Applications

A survey of essential economics concepts contained in the Georgia Performance Standards. Designed for middle and secondary teachers of history, geography, economics and other social sciences. Grade appropriate curriculum materials and planning for instruction are addressed.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

even fall

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO):

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

• Describe the major concepts of economics and apply them to individual and community choices. (CCLO 2; InTASC 4, 5)
• Retrieve economic lesson plans from the Internet and utilize technology in the delivery of an economics lesson. (CCLO 5, 7; InTASC 5, 7, 8, 10)
• Assess economics lesson plans for middle and secondary classrooms. (CCLO 1, 2, 3, 5; InTASC 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10)
• Differentiate instruction by teaching the same concept addressing multiple learning styles. (CCLO 2, 4, 5; InTASC 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8)
• Provide instruction in each of the five areas of economics addressed by the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) (CCLO 2, 5, 6; InTASC 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
• Describe the roles of the Georgia (GCEE) & National Council on Economic Education (NCEE) and know how to access their services. (CCLO 9, 10; InTASC 3, 9, 10)